UAE President in Greece to Discuss Strategic Partnership, Cooperation

UAE President in Greece to Discuss Strategic Partnership, Cooperation

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Athens on Thursday with his Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou on friendship and cooperation relations between their countries and ways to enhance and develop them.

Both sides exchanged views on various issues of common interest and discussed joint action and means of boosting it in line with the bilateral strategic partnership.

Talks further tackled developments at the regional and international levels.

Sheikh Mohamed is in Athens for an official visit.

Sakellaropoulou welcomed him at the presidential palace and congratulated him on assuming the presidency, hoping that his visit will deepen the friendship and cooperation between their friendly countries and peoples.

Greece considers the UAE its strategic partner, Sakellaropoulou said, adding that both countries share the same vision towards peace, security and prosperity in the region.

She went on to say that the bilateral ties have been strengthened over the past years, expressing her confidence that many more opportunities are available to further bolster them in many fields.

Sheikh Mohamed, for his part, expressed his content over the ongoing development of bilateral ties in recent years, noting a 17% increase in trade exchange between the two countries despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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